VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Drag Your Feet

Meaning:

Do something very reluctantly; delay doing something

Examples:

  • The project was delayed because the team leader kept dragging his feet on making important decisions.
  • The new policy implementation is taking longer than expected because some officials are dragging their feet.
  • She was dragging her feet on starting her homework, hoping for any distraction to avoid it.
  • He dragged his feet on proposing to his girlfriend, even though he had the ring for months.
  • The company is dragging its feet in settling the lawsuit, prolonging the legal battle.
  • Despite his worsening symptoms, he kept dragging his feet about scheduling a doctor's appointment.
  • They were dragging their feet on packing for the move, and now they're running out of time.
  • The coach accused the players of dragging their feet during practice, leading to a poor performance.
  • The kids always drag their feet when it comes to doing their household chores, making them take twice as long.
  • The board members are dragging their feet on approving the new budget, causing delays in project funding.